Congress leader Motha Rohith said in Hyderabad, Telangana, that the Congress welcomed senior Uttarakhand leader Ramsharan Nautiyal back into the party fold.

Rohith described Nautiyal as a reputed leader in Uttarakhand. His remarks were carried in a video report published by ANI on 20 October 2026.

Rohith’s statement

Welcoming Nautiyal, Rohith said leaders who wanted to stand up for the Constitution and were not afraid of the Enforcement Directorate or the Central Bureau of Investigation were gradually returning to Congress.

He attributed this movement to their belief that they should stand up for democracy, fight for it and safeguard it. Rohith also invited leaders who wanted to stand up for the people of the country to return to the Congress party.

The statement did not provide further details about Nautiyal’s return, including its timing, the role he may take or the circumstances surrounding his re-entry. It also did not include a separate statement from Nautiyal.

What the statement means

Rohith’s comments present Nautiyal’s return as part of a wider political appeal to leaders who support the Constitution and democratic values. The remarks focus on Congress’s invitation to such leaders rather than announcing any specific organisational appointment.

The available report identifies the location of the statement as Hyderabad, Telangana, while linking Nautiyal to Uttarakhand. No further details about local organisational changes or political activity in Uttarakhand were provided.

Conclusion

Motha Rohith has publicly welcomed Ramsharan Nautiyal back into Congress and used the occasion to invite other leaders who support the Constitution, democracy and the people of India to return to the party.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. Who welcomed Ramsharan Nautiyal back to Congress?

Motha Rohith, a Congress leader, welcomed him in remarks made in Hyderabad, Telangana.

Q. Who is Ramsharan Nautiyal described as?

Rohith described Nautiyal as a senior and reputed Congress leader from Uttarakhand.

Q. What values did Rohith mention?

He referred to standing up for the Constitution, fighting for democracy and safeguarding democracy.

Q. Which agencies did Rohith mention?

Rohith referred to the Enforcement Directorate and the Central Bureau of Investigation.

Q. Did the report announce Nautiyal’s new role?

No. The available report did not provide details about a new role, appointment or the timing of his return.